Purim 2015 begins at sunset Wednesday, March 4, 2015 and ends at nightfall Thursday, March 6, 2015.
Esther 9:27-28 – "The two days of Purim should be remembered and kept throughout every generation, every family, every province, and every city. These two days should not fail to be observed among the Jews, and the memory of them should not perish among their descendants."
Purim celebrates the victory of the Jews over those who would try to oppress or kill them. The name of the feast comes from the plural (Purim) of the Hebrew word: Pur [פּוּר H6332]. It is said that lots (Purim) were cast to determine on which day to destroy the Jews. Purim is to be remembered forever, and is to be celebrated with great joy. It was very likely celebrated by Yeshua (John 5:1), and continues to be celebrated today.
The entire story of the first Purim is told in the book of Esther. This feast was first celebrated by Jews living in Persia, or modern Iran. And, just as in the past, once again we see threats of annihilation being sworn against the Jews by those who rule the same nation that was the source of this feast – Persia!
Today's Spirits
Spirit of Haman
The spirit of Haman is alive and well today. The founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al-Banna, stated in 1948: "If the Jewish state becomes a fact, and this is realized by the Arab peoples, they will drive the Jews who live in their midst into the sea." Today, it is once again the Persians who are trying to remove the Jews from the face of the earth. Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is well known for statements that Israel should be "wiped off the map." Hassan Rouhani, the current President of Iran, has also declared Israel to be a wound: "that should be removed." Both men reiterate the feelings and desires of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini who have both yearned for and prepared for the day when Israel would be destroyed.
Spirit of Esther
Esther 3:14 – "Who knows but that you have come to his position for such a time as this."
On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered his speech to the Congress of the United States detailing the nuclear threat from Iran. March 3rd, the 13th of Adar, in the twelfth month on the Biblical calendar is the very day the book of Esther tells us that all the Jews were to be killed. At that time, Esther came before the King to petition on behalf of the Jews. Once again, Yahweh has provided a messenger on behalf of the Jews in the person of Benjamin Netanyahu. And like Esther, Netanyahu also broke protocol to make his appeal before the government! Will the world listen as did King Ahasuerus, or will the world ignore his message?
Conclusion
Yahweh can turn the most horrific circumstances into days of celebration and joy. As Mark Biltz says: "He can bring victory and deliverance form the least likely places, and he can use anyone who steps forward to take on the challenge of standing against evil and for the good of humanity. Purim is recognizing the triumph of good over evil and of the need for every person to be available or the call of God on their life 'for such a time as this'." Give Him praise.
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